Our team connects you to a variety of programs—art classes, craft workshops, digital storytelling, music groups, or local makerspaces—where you can develop hands-on skills, explore interests, and gain genuine work-related or leisure abilities.
Support with Innovative Community Participation
NDIS Registration Group: 0116 – Innovative Community Participation
Innovative Community Participation
What Does Innovative Community Participation Support Mean?
Innovative Community Participation (Group 0116) is a capacity-building support designed to help NDIS participants engage with their communities in new, creative, and meaningful ways. Instead of simply attending standard social or recreational activities, this support encourages you to explore alternative programs—such as art workshops, mentoring, or project-based ventures—that build skills, confidence, and connections.
Participants accessing Group 0116 can expect to:
Personal Growth & Wellbeing
Opportunities to learn new skills (e.g., painting, crafting, music) that foster self-expression and boost self-esteem.
Social Inclusion
Access to safe, supported settings where you can meet peers, try novel activities, and build social networks.
Economic & Civic Engagement
Assistance to join community events, public forums, or even pilot small business ideas—fostering both social and economic participation.
Service Include
What We Offer Under Innovative Community Participation Support
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Exploring Creative & Skill-Building Programs
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Trying New Activities in Safe, Supported Settings
- We design tailored “side-by-side” coaching sessions in which a support worker:
- Accompanies you on your first visit to a pottery studio or community garden.
- Guides you through a local volunteer initiative or community project.- Gradual exposure always ensures you feel confident, safe, and in control as you try new activities.
- We design tailored “side-by-side” coaching sessions in which a support worker:
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Increasing Confidence & Social Interaction
- Through group projects, peer mentoring circles, or public-speaking workshops, we create opportunities to practice social norms, build resilience, and develop problem-solving skills.
- Each successful experience reinforces your self-belief and encourages ongoing community involvement.
- Through group projects, peer mentoring circles, or public-speaking workshops, we create opportunities to practice social norms, build resilience, and develop problem-solving skills.
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What We Offer at Assist Lifestyle
- Support at Art and Creative Workshops
– Painting, ceramics, music, dance, gym sessions, or golf sessions—our support workers are there to help you express yourself, discover new talents, and connect with like-minded peers. - Mentoring and Peer Support
– One-on-one or small-group mentoring focused on navigating social challenges, building confidence in public settings, or planning and managing a community project. - Community Engagement Events
– Guided participation in local markets, festivals, or advisory groups—ensuring you have support when approaching new environments or speaking in public forums. - Skill-Building & Project Initiatives
– Assistance to pilot small business ideas (e.g., a craft stall), coordinate a neighbourhood art exhibit, or organize a community cleanup—developing project management, budgeting, and leadership skills. - Social Norms & Soft-Skills Training
– Workshops focused on communication, teamwork, problem-solving, and understanding social cues—ideal for those aiming to participate in volunteer, educational, or employment settings. - Transport & Accessibility Advocacy
– Guidance on accessing community transport or ride-share options to attend events independently, plus coaching on transport etiquette and safety.
- Support at Art and Creative Workshops
Why Choose Us?
Why Choose Innovative Community Participation Support From Assist Lifestyle?
Qualified, Experienced Support Workers
Our team includes practitioners with formal training in Innovative Community Participation (0116), as well as peer workers with lived experience—ensuring you learn from experts who truly understand both the capacity-building goals and the nuances of community inclusion.
Person-Centred, Strengths-Based Design
We build on your unique interests, strengths, and aspirations. Whether you’re curious about painting, eager to try volunteer work, or want to boost your public-speaking skills, we co-design a program that resonates with your personal goals.
Holistic, Coordinated Pathways
We don’t just drop you into a workshop and leave you there. From initial planning to hands-on coaching, transport support, and post-activity follow-up, we provide end-to-end coordination—linking you with allied health, local community groups, or employment services as needed.
Safe & Supportive Environments
By keeping group sizes small, providing one-on-one assistance when necessary, and choosing accessible, inclusive venues, we minimize anxiety and risk—allowing you to focus on building skills and forming genuine connections.
Proven Outcomes & Ongoing Advocacy
Our focus is on long-term success. We monitor progress against your NDIS goals, adjust plans as you grow, and advocate on your behalf—whether that’s negotiating with event organizers for accessibility or helping you trial a new interest without financial barriers.
Ready to Explore Your Community in Fresh, Empowering Ways?
Contact Assist Lifestyle at CTA button or email support@assistlifestyle.com.au to learn how our Innovative Community Participation offerings can help you discover new talents, expand your social network, and live a fuller, more connected life.